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SAMU FEES

Each student pays $13.50 per credit to the Students’ Association to a max of 15 credits.

If you want to learn more about how your fees are spent you can view the SAMU 2023/2024 Budget or you can check out this helpful guideline.

Contact your VP Governance and Finance with any questions you may have at savpoperations@macewan.ca.

Fee breakdown

SAMU is about students helping students. To meet diverse goals, your fees are instrumental in making sure that all MacEwan students get the support and services to students, guided by four key strategic goals:

Strengthening SAMU operations

SAMU is an innovative and sustainable organization with an engaging work environment.

  • Job opportunities for students
  • An organization that is sustainable and supportive for students

Per student per semester: $59.92 | 30% of total fees

Student Experience and engagement

The overall student experience is enhanced by the opportunities provided by SAMU. Fees guarantee student body access to the fun events and program SAMU hosts, such as:

  • Fall Fest & Winter Welcome Week
  • The Griff student magazine
  • Meet SAMU
  • Artworks Factory
  • SAMU Speaker & Entertainment Series
  • Student Groups
  • SAMU’s 12 Days of Giving
  • ECO-SAMU
  • And more!

Per student per semester: $93.19 | 46% of total fees

Student Voice

The Student Voice is amplified by SAMU.

  • Advocacy to the different levels of Government and MacEwan University
  • Opportunities to get involved yourself and represent your fellow students on Students’ Council or various MacEwan and SAMU Committees
  • Easy access to voting in EC and SC elections

Per student per semester: $16.96 | 8% of total fees

Student Supports

Student supports provided by SAMU are responsive to unique and evolving needs. Your fees enable programs and services that help students manage financial, mental, physical and social stresses, including:

  • Peer Support
  • Breakfast Club
  • Safe Walk
  • Student Advocacy Centre
  • The Pantry
  • Zen Zone
  • Study Buddies

Per student per semester: $32.43 | 16% of total fees

Total cost per student per semester

$202.50
Based on a 15 credit courseload.

Deadline for payment of Regular Session fees:
Fall – September 29 | Winter – January 31

Other SAMU FEES

Healthcare benefit fee

Provides students with healthcare insurance. Visit samu.ca/insurance for more information.

$114.75 per semester | Opt-out available*
Opt-out Deadlines: Students starting in Fall Sept 29. Students starting in Winter Jan 31.

Dental benefit fee

Provides students with dental insurance. Visit samu.ca/insurance for more information.

$93.37 per semester | Opt-out available*
Opt-out Deadlines: Students starting in Fall Sept 29. Students starting in Winter Jan 31.

MyLegalPlan fee

Student plan that addresses the concerns over financial pressures of pursuing legal consultation or action. Visit samu.ca/insurance for more information.

$18^ | Opt-out available*
Opt-out Deadlines: Sept 29, Jan 31 & May 31.

U-Pass fee

U-Pass provides students with affordable transit options for the school term. Visit samu.ca/upass for more information.

$180 | Opt-out available*
Opt-out Deadlines: Sept 29, Jan 31 & May 31.

SAMU building Levy Fee

The SAMU Building focuses on student space and was voted for by the students in the 2015 referendum. This fee goes directly to paying off the Students’ Association building mortgage, and enables an ongoing hub for students to gather, relax and study.

$35 | Opt-out not available

Global Education Fee

This fee provides funds to sponsor refugee students’ attendance at MacEwan University.

$3.50 ** | Opt-out not available

* Some conditions apply.
** Fee applied to student enrolled in 9+ credits
^ Fee is assessed per academic year, not term